RedTraSex

RedTraSex

La Red de Trabajadoras Sexuales de Latino América y el Caribe (RedTraSex) is a transnational network of female sex workers across 15 Latin American countries. The network was born at the "Una Sola Voz: Encuentro Latinoamericano de Trabajadores Sexuales" conference in October 1997 in Heredia, Costa Rica.[1][2] The organization's central headquarters is currently located in Argentina and their Executive Secretary is Elena Eva Reynaga.[2] Since its establishment, RedTraSex, aims to achieve nation state recognition for its members demanding that they be protected as legitimate workers and have access to adequate health services, work and social benefits.[3]

The organization uses a feminist rights-based approach, to connect its members with programs addressing their needs. It aims to strengthen unity amongst its members through communication platforms, awareness campaigns, supporting community-based organizations, and publishing research on issues faced by sex workers.[4] It is particularly significant for its transnational impact in the regions.

  1. ^ Cabezas, Amalia L. “Latin American and Caribbean Sex Workers: Gains and Challenges in the Movement.” Anti-Trafficking Review, no. 12 (April 29, 2019): 37–56. doi:10.14197/atr.201219123.
  2. ^ a b Red de Trabajadoras Sexuales de Latinoamérica y el Caribe. 10 años de acción: 1997/2007 : la experiencia de organización de la Red de Trabajadoras Sexuales de Latinoamérica y el Caribe. Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires: RedTraSex, 2008.
  3. ^ Kempadoo, Kamala. “Countering Human Trafficking: Introduction.” Social and Economic Studies 65, no. 4 (2016): 1–4.
  4. ^ Bell, Stephanie A. “Violence against Sex Workers in Latin America: Pervasiveness, Impunity, and Implications.” Human Rights & Human Welfare, 2009.